Infection Caused by Antimicrobial-Resistant Fungi: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Clinical Care
1. Introduction An infection caused by antimicrobial-resistant fungi involves fungal pathogens that have acquired the biological capacity to survive and proliferate despite the administration of standard antifungal medications. The bottom line up front is that the emergence of resistant fungal strains, particularly within hospital environments, severely limits therapeutic options and dramatically increases mortality rates, requiring … Read more